Significant figures

Significant figures

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Chemistry

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are significant figures?

Back

Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision. This includes all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and trailing zeros in the decimal portion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine the number of significant figures in a number?

Back

To determine the number of significant figures, count all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and trailing zeros in a decimal number. Leading zeros are not counted.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many significant figures does the number 0.00456 have?

Back

3 significant figures.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many significant figures does the number 100 have?

Back

1 significant figure (unless specified otherwise, such as in scientific notation).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many significant figures does the number 100.0 have?

Back

4 significant figures.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When multiplying or dividing numbers, how do you determine the number of significant figures in the result?

Back

The result should have the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the least number of significant figures.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When adding or subtracting numbers, how do you determine the number of significant figures in the result?

Back

The result should be rounded to the least precise decimal place of any number in the operation.

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